Reviews

Creation and Fall Temptation: Two Biblical Studies by Dietrich Bonhoeffer

jbrundage's review against another edition

4.0

In my faith journey, one of my biggest points of doubt has always been how God came to be. Believing in a creator has never been a problem, but how did God get there? Boenhoffer’s deep dive, specifically into the first few verses of Genesis was really helpful to read. It may not have completely satisfied those doubts, but definitely quelled it a bit.

It was also interesting to read about the fall/ curse/ and promise these last few days leading up into the start of Lent. Reading his sermon on “from dust you came, and to dust you will return” as I get ready to go to an Ash Wednesday service was completely unplanned, but was perfect timing to get my heart ready for it.

mrosales's review against another edition

5.0

Great read that revealed a new side of Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Would recommend to readers that have read other Bonhoeffer works and have a decent background in philosophy. This work brings out the way that Bonhoeffer's theological and philosophical influences make him interpret scripture, and gives some great insight into Genesis 1-3.

jennms_qkw's review against another edition

5.0

I read this for Advent 2021. It is approachable and challenging both. Takes some concentration. Very useful however.

gingerhelen's review against another edition

5.0

‘Creation and Fall’ is an incredible text. A deep and rich exploration of the theology of Genesis 1-3 which refuses easy answers or flippant rejection of these challenging chapters and instead demands they be allowed to address the church today. Bonhoeffer’s writing on the Tree of Life and the Tree of the knowledge of Good and Evil place Christ firmly at the centre and limit of humanity as he explores what it means to be ‘for the other.’